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burchfield96

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The mother of a preschool child dies suddenly of a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. What recommendation should the nurse make to the family regarding how to most therapeutically care for the child?
 
  a. Take the child to the funeral even if he is frightened.
  b. Notify the physician immediately if the child shows signs of regression.
  c. Spend as much time as possible with the child.
  d. Provide distraction whenever the child begins to express feelings of sadness.

Question 2

How should the nurse respond to a family immediately after a patient dies?
 
  a. Ask the family to leave the patient's room so postmortem care can be performed.
  b. Leave tubes and IV lines in place until the family has the opportunity to view the body.
  c. Express sympathy to the family (e.g., I am sorry for your loss).
  d. Tell the family that they will have limited time with their loved one.


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macybarnes

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


burchfield96

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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